Child Care School Prep Teacher – Plan and carry out a daily program designed to meet the physical and developmental needs of children aged 4-5 years old.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
· Maintain a physical environment conducive to children’s growth and development.
· Work with Assistant Teacher(s) to create and facilitate lesson plans and implement appropriate developmental experiences.
· Consider and provide for the individual needs of each child in relationship to their cultural and socioeconomic background, emotional or physical handicaps, and individual learning style.
· Respect the dignity and basic rights of each child.
· Help children learn to adapt to and cope with real-life situations; to develop appropriate habits in such activities as eating, dressing, napping, and personal hygiene.
· Make daily observations of the health of children, reporting conditions which require attention.
· Maintain progress records on the emotional, physical, social and intellectual development of assigned children.
· Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, conferences, workshops, and other career development professional activities.
· Assist with monthly center newsletter.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
· Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or a Child Development Associate (CDA) certification.
· Two (2) years’ experience working as a Childcare Teacher/Teacher Assistant.
· Food Worker Card, preferred.
· Ability to lift and move up to sixty (60) pounds.
· Must pass a state and federal background check.
· CPR and First Aid Certification.
General Information:
Location: 4401 E Palmer-Wasilla Hwy., Wasilla, AK 99654
Supervisor: Operations Manager
Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Salary: $19.00 – $25.00 per hour DOE/E. Full time employees will receive full benefits to include: Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid leave and holidays, and retirement plan with matching contributions.
To Apply: Submit Resume to:
Human Resources at hr@kniktribe.org
For more information or to download the job description visit www.kniktribe.org/careers
